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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.31, 1,885.99 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.31, 1,885.99 and 435.61 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.31 : 1,885.99 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.31/1,885.99 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.31x = 1,885.99 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.31x = 821,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,551.66/1,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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